To Bigsby or not to Bigsby?
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the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
Re: To Bigsby or not to Bigsby?
My only issue with a Bigsby on a Telecaster is that the arm sits right over the controls...
If you can get past that I say go for it!
My only issue with a Bigsby on a Telecaster is that the arm sits right over the controls...
If you can get past that I say go for it!
the guy who invented fire
Fuzzy. Guitars
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blueman335
Mojo's Minions
Re: To Bigsby or not to Bigsby?
Adds a lot of weight and bulk.
Adds a lot of weight and bulk.
Rodney Gene
O.G.
Re: To Bigsby or not to Bigsby?
I say Yes...yes, yes! If you have another Tele around. If you reverse the control plate the arm doesn't pose any issue (or you can use a custom arm similar to a white falcon) but the full conversion (using a Bigsby plate) is pretty aggressive and requires a couple of large holes in the top. Great sound though and I think they look excellent! I am waiting to get another Nash to put this B-5 sitting in my studio on. Real-Life Real-World Benefits? Really only a bit of vibrato with basic steady maintenance required for stability. The Vibramate is seriously stable, but again a big route central. If it were my only Tele, then not for me. But otherwise, yes! BTW, for some reason Bigsbys really drop the value of a Tele a bunch for resale unless it a stock Fender job (I don't sell my guitars, but that is what I have noticed)
Have fun and show pics if you do it!
Cheers and Much Respect!
I say Yes...yes, yes! If you have another Tele around. If you reverse the control plate the arm doesn't pose any issue (or you can use a custom arm similar to a white falcon) but the full conversion (using a Bigsby plate) is pretty aggressive and requires a couple of large holes in the top. Great sound though and I think they look excellent! I am waiting to get another Nash to put this B-5 sitting in my studio on. Real-Life Real-World Benefits? Really only a bit of vibrato with basic steady maintenance required for stability. The Vibramate is seriously stable, but again a big route central. If it were my only Tele, then not for me. But otherwise, yes! BTW, for some reason Bigsbys really drop the value of a Tele a bunch for resale unless it a stock Fender job (I don't sell my guitars, but that is what I have noticed)
Have fun and show pics if you do it!
Cheers and Much Respect!
. Both of my teles are parts guitars, so resale value isn't something I consider.
Chickenwings
Alnico 6/8
Re: To Bigsby or not to Bigsby?
bigsbys are the best thing ever. That's all i'd like to add.
bigsbys are the best thing ever. That's all i'd like to add.
tubecrunch
New member
Re: To Bigsby or not to Bigsby?
Mine shaved off a tiny bit of high end and added a little weight to the butt-end. In my case, those were both positive.
Mine shaved off a tiny bit of high end and added a little weight to the butt-end. In my case, those were both positive.
TheLivingDead
Dawn Of The Shred
Re: To Bigsby or not to Bigsby?
Bigsby or not, that is one sexy geetar.
Bigsby or not, that is one sexy geetar.
Hurricane
New member
Re: To Bigsby or not to Bigsby?
With out looking at anyone's post's on this I have to say I am for getting one put on my guitar(s) and or getting a guitar with one on it !
I was trying to remember the very first time I heard one live and I guess it goes bact to the 50s watching live CW acts the likes of Porter Wagner and such who used to come through our town and play .
They stopped those shows in the early to mid fifties so I guess around that time I first saw one used as well as heard it and realized that such things existed .
No doubt , one played in the hands of a really major dude player will leave you impressed :fing2: .
Easy All :
Hurricane Ramon
With out looking at anyone's post's on this I have to say I am for getting one put on my guitar(s) and or getting a guitar with one on it !
I was trying to remember the very first time I heard one live and I guess it goes bact to the 50s watching live CW acts the likes of Porter Wagner and such who used to come through our town and play .
They stopped those shows in the early to mid fifties so I guess around that time I first saw one used as well as heard it and realized that such things existed .
No doubt , one played in the hands of a really major dude player will leave you impressed :fing2: .
Easy All :
Hurricane Ramon
